"With the increased media coverage, especially the flood of speculation and stories on the internet, it is vital to try and keep the majority of our business behind closed doors wherever possible,'' said Jenkins.

"The more of our work that remains confidential, then the better chance we have of protecting our on-going negotiations and getting transfers over the finishing line.

"The more leaks we have and stories in the media, then the more chance there is of alerting other clubs and the transfer falling through.''

Jenkins also moved to reassure Swans fans after what he called a "frustrating summer" and hopes there will be more positive news to come after midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson and winger Nathan Dyer signed new four-year contracts with the club.

"This pre-season has been difficult with the majority of European players returning late from the Euros and the timescale involved in the change of club ownership,'' he said.

"But I can assure you that every person connected to this football club has been working non-stop to get the squad right in all areas to start the season."

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